A federal appeals court ruled California’s switchblade ban is constitutional, upholding the state’s ban on sale and possession.

A federal appeals court has upheld California's ban on switchblade knives, ruling the law is constitutional under the Second Amendment. The Ninth Circuit panel determined the restriction on switchblades does not violate gun rights, affirming the state's authority to regulate certain types of knives. The decision maintains the existing ban, which prohibits the sale, possession, and distribution of switchblade knives in California.